Davido Music Worldwide (commonly known as DMW) is a Nigerian record label owned by Afrobeats singer and songwriter Davido. The label is home to singers Morravey Logos Olori, and Boi Chase; producers Fresh VDM and Speroach Beatz are also signed to the label. Artists formerly signed to the label include Ichaba, Lola Rae, Lil Frosh, Dremo, Yonda, Peruzzi, Idowest, DJ Ecool, Danagog, B-Red, Deekay, May D, Deinde, Ayanfe, Liya, and Mayorkun.
In 2020, Billboard Magazine named DMW as one of the gatekeepers of the Nigerian music industry.
History On 18 April 2016, Davido founded Davido Music Worldwide, following his exit from HKN Music with his music acts Mayorkun, and Dremo over an issue with his cousin B-Red, for hating on him over the success of Mayorkun. On 29 September 2016, Ichaba signed a joint venture between Davido Music Worldwide, and APPE Music Entertainment. On 5 November 2016, Davido signed Lola Rae to DMW, as its first lady. On 20 January 2017, Davido signed Yonda, and also welcomed Peruzzi on 16 November 2017 to DMW. On 24 May 2018, Davido signed Idowest to DMW, and Deekay was welcomed on 27 September 2018, with a single "Hangover" featuring Peruzzi. On 26 October 2019, Davido signed Lil Frosh to DMW. On 15 January 2020, Davido signed Ayanfe to DMW, and Davido welcomed B-Red on 22 February 2020 to DMW. On 18 July 2020, Davido signed May D to DMW. On 27 September 2020, Deinde joined DMW artist roaster, following his deal with DMW. On 2 October 2020, Davido signed Liya, his first female artist to DMW. Same day, Lola Rae, tweeted "Excited to hear Davido is signing a new female artist!!! This is amazing amazing news! I was never signed to Davido; he was just incredibly kind enough to help push & promote an upcoming artist aka myself! God bless him forever for that so grateful".
In 2018, DJ Ecool, who also serves as Davido official disc jockey, became a member of DMW. In March 2023, Davido announced the signings of Logos Olori and Morravey to DMW, and made a change to the label's logo. On 29 March 2025, Davido signed Boi Chase.
Departures Ichaba On 1 November 2019, he uncovered his record deal with DMW, according to him on Catch Up, he tells City 105.1 FM, "I was about to get signed to them at some point but, there were some little distractions on my end. Presently it just like I’m signed because I get all the perks of a signed artist. I don’t have plans to get signed to another record label".
Lola Rae On 2 October 2020, Lola Rae, tweeted she was never signed to DMW, but she is forever grateful to Davido.
Lil Frosh and allegations of domestic violence On 6 October 2020, Davido terminated Lil Frosh contract with DMW, over an allegations of domestic violence by his girlfriend Gift Camille, which went viral on Monday, 5 October.
Mayorkun In 2021, Mayorkun announced his exit from DMW with the release of his single "Let Me Know" off his second album "Back In Office", released through Sony Music West Africa. At the album launch of Back In Office, Davido made it public as he gave a speech at the event.
Liya On 19 July 2023, Liya replied to a fan on her Instagram comment section, confirming she was no longer with the label.
Accolades DMW won Record Label of the Year at The Beatz Awards 2019, and City People Music Awards 2017/2018, and was nominated at City People Music Awards 2016. Year Awards ceremony Award description(s) Results2016City People Music AwardsRecord Label of the Year201720182019The Beatz Awards
Roster Current acts
ActYear signed !Releases under the labelDavido2016 4Yonda2017 1Peruzzi 3Idowest2018 2DJ Ecool 1Danagog 1B-Red2020 1Deekay —Deinde —May D 1Ayanfe 1Morravey2023 1Logos Olori —SAYTHEYCALLMESG20241
Former acts ActYear signedYear leftReleases under the labelIchaba2016 —Dremo20162022Lola Rae2016 —Lil Frosh20192020 —Mayorkun20162021 2Liya20202023 1
Producers Speroach Beatz Napji Magicboi Fresh VDM
DJ's DJ Ecool
Discography Albums/Mixtape/EP ArtistAlbumDetailsDavidoSon of Mercy (EP)Released: 21 October 2016 Chart Position: 4 Certification: — A Good TimeReleased: 22 November 2019 Chart Position: 40 Certification: — A Better TimeReleased: 13 November 2020 Chart Position: 4 Certification: —TimelessReleased: 31 March 2023 Chart Position: Certification: —MayorkunThe Mayor of LagosReleased: 16 November 2018 Chart Position: 15 Certification: —Geng (EP)Released: 10 April 2020 Chart Position: Certification: —DremoCodename, Vol. 1Released: 20 July 2018 Chart Position: Certification: —Icen B4 the Cake (EP)Released: 26 August 2019 Chart Position: Certification: —Codename, Vol. 2Released: 17 April 2020 Chart Position: Certification: —YondaWild BlueReleased: 11 December 2020 Chart Position: Certification: —PeruzziHeartworkReleased: 21 December 2018 Chart Position: Certification: —Huncho VibezReleased: 8 November 2019 Chart Position: Certification: —Rum & BoogieReleased: 9 April 2021 Chart Position: Certification: —IdowestMafia Culture, Vol. 1Released: 29 March 2019 Chart Position: Certification: —Mafia Culture, Vol 2Released: 8 March 2021 Chart Position: Certification: —DJ EcoolNewSide (EP)Released: 13 March 2020 Chart Position: Certification: —B-RedThe Jordan AlbumReleased: 8 October 2020 Chart Position: Certification: —LiyaAlari (EP)Released: 20 August 2021 Chart Position: Certification: —
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